The analysis of Global Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacturing by Country reveals China's dominance, marked by a considerable lead. Following China are Japan, Germany, and South Korea, illustrating Asia and Europe's strong representation in manufacturing R&D. Notably, China witnessed a significant growth of 6.04% in 2023. Emerging trends include Eastern Europe's Poland and Lithuania, each exceeding 4% growth. Conversely, Canada's R&D personnel decreased by 2.14%, signaling strategic shifts or resource reallocations.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of R&D personnel in Asian economies and Eastern Europe. This could lead to heightened global competition, innovations in manufacturing processes, and potentially more balanced geographical distribution of R&D capacities.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacturing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 3,872,300 | 2023 | +4.67% | +6.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 584,960 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 395,640 | 2023 | +1.56% | +2.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 343,350 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 205,350 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 154,770 | 2023 | +2.91% | +2.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 109,510 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 45,070 | 2023 | -1.97% | -2.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 42,170 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 37,600 | 2023 | +4.37% | +4.46% | View data |
